Chanfaina is a stew originating from Spain, also very traditional in various Latin American countries, particularly rooted in Chilean country cuisine where it is made with lamb liver or kidneys.
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How to make Lamb Chanfaina?
Chanfaina is originally made from cooked and chopped lamb liver, which is then used to prepare a stew incorporating green beans, pumpkin, potatoes, and tomatoes, among other ingredients.
Nutritional facts
Each serving of lamb chanfaina contains approximately 400 kcal, 25 g of proteins, 15 g of fats, 5 g of saturated fats, 100 mg of cholesterol, 40 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of sugars, and 800 mg of sodium.
Homemade Lamb Chanfaina recipe
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 90 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb meat
- 200 g green beans
- 100 g pumpkin
- 4 large potatoes
- 4 onions, sliced
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ cup of rice
- Spices
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- Wash the lamb liver and place it in a large pot, cover with plenty of water, and add a teaspoon of salt to taste. Cook over medium heat for an hour or until tender, without covering the pot.
- Remove the liver from the water and cut it into small cubes of 1 centimeter, as for a carbonada. Reserve the cooking broth.
- In a large pot, add a little oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrot, and sauté for a few minutes until the onion appears translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic, bay leaf, complete seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix everything well. Incorporate the chopped liver, chopped potatoes, and green beans along with the pumpkin. Add the cooking broth to cover everything and fill with water if necessary. Adjust seasoning, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat until the pumpkin and potatoes are halfway cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Add the rice, stir everything, and cook covered for another 10 minutes approximately, until the rice and vegetables are cooked. Serve the lamb chanfaina hot, immediately, in a wide and deep plate.
Benefits of lamb liver
Lamb liver has a high content of vitamin A, which helps strengthen the immune system and maintain healthy vision.
It also has a high iron content, making it an ideal food for people who want to prevent or control anemia, although due to its high cholesterol content, it should not be consumed excessively.
Did you know?
The term chanfaina has a very curious origin, as it is a variation of the old word “sanfoina,” which derives from the Latin “symphonĭa” (concert or musical accompaniment).
